I haven't noticed a ton of changes to my foot. It does bother me that I can't see what's under there and how it's actually looking. I can't say that it necessarily feels "good" but it doesn't feel bad either. I don't have a lot of pain when I'm simply sitting or laying around, aside from the random nerve firings or cramps that I feel. My incisions do itch from time to time so I am very aware that they are there. When I'm up and about and/or don't have it elevated, I definitely feel my foot becoming angry and swelling up. And of course, when I bump my foot (especially when my toes get pushed) it still does hurt quite a bit! The biggest offender has been my cat. He frequently likes to "kiss" (aka rub his face all over) my foot and sometimes he gets a bit overzealous and his expression of love causes me shocking pains.
My cast is also starting to loosen up as the swelling has gone down. It doesn't feel quite as snug and supported as it used to, mainly in my ankle area, so I feel like I actually have a little bit of motion and wiggle room inside the cast.
My left ankle is still hurting, and it is becoming quite annoying. I'd like to be able to get up/pivot/hop/put weight on that foot without much pain but I haven't been that lucky yet. It does feel a lot better when I put the lace up brace on, but if I wear it, I'm pretty much limited to flip flops because it doesn't really fit into any of my other shoes. I have very much not been caring about fashion these days though, just whatever is comfortable and practical. Zero F*cks Given!
I did make an actual physical trip in to the office yesterday! It felt great. It was a rainy and gloomy, and I kind of wanted to just stay home under my couch blanket, but I REALLY wanted to go in. So, Nate loaded me up into the car and off we went. I'm really lucky I get to work in the same building with my husband! I had an easy enough time getting in to the building (thanks handicapped parking), and I found out the building is pretty accessible, so I didn't have any issues getting around or through doors. As luck would have it, the handicapped accessible door right by my desk is broken, so I have to take the long way to get out of my area. I see it as an opportunity to get a bit more exercise worked in to my day. The biggest challenge I've come across that keeps me from wanting to go in everyday is the comfort issue. In my 8 hour day, I couldn't find a way to sustain comfort. I was able to elevate the foot on my cube desk, but it was awkward and put a lot of pressure on my back and on my other joints. I could only stay in that position for maybe 45 minutes, before I'd have to get up and scoot around and stretch my muscles. I had a lot of people make a comment to me that I didn't look comfortable... they were absolutely right. It sucked. Here I am resting uncomfortably at my desk (and shhh... I haven't updated my calendar since June)
But, along with going in to the office, I also had access to the office gym. Pre-injury, I visited it everyday and I have a strong band of gym buddies that I have been really missing!! So of course, I had to make a trip in. Ever since Spartan, Nate has been undergoing....
"Operation Get Swole"
.....and he is doing an amazing job! He is focused on bulking up and hitting his "glamour" muscles. Basically he is hitting the weights pretty intensely and eating a billion calories a day. He makes his daily uber shake, which consists of more calories than I eat in an ENTIRE day. I can see his body transforming and his shirts are getting too tight in the chest and shoulders! He is so sexy... I just enjoy looking at him :D I hope to have some progress pics of him soon!
So, I went along for an Operation Get Swole workout session with Mr. Stud Muffin and activated the beastmode. 
I got a lot of stares and some funny comments about working out in my cast. But ya know, Zero F*cks Given! My favorite part was getting to see my trainer, I hadn't gotten to see her in a month so we had a lot to catch up on!! She's had her fair share of injuries and offered lots of advice, coaching and encouragement for getting through the injury. The most important of that is just allowing my foot to heal and not try to start doing things too early.
My office visit was a success and a break up of the monotonous couch life. I can't say that I was super productive that day because of all the socializing I did with my co-workers. I need to get the comfort situation figured out, so that I can go in the office more. It was also exhausting spending an entire 8 hour day there, I need to work up my strength for being back full time.
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